I just might be very close to hosting a produce co-op!! I just need to get enough members to warrant my new location! As soon as I reach the minimums, I’ll have a truck deliver produce to my door! I know it’s going to be a full day of work every other week, but I’m really looking forward to it!
July 2008
Monthly Archive
July 31, 2008
July 29, 2008
Sleep isn’t something you can make up later. Lately it’s not something that’s been a regular thing for me. I was able to sleep thru the night the past 2 nights. I should feel rested and prepared to take on the day, but I don’t. The only reason I slept thru the night was because I took my sleeping pills. Now I feel like I’m in some alternate reality, just observing my life. Pretty much the exact way I feel when I don’t take my sleeping pill and only get about 2 hrs of sleep.
If I go back to bed after Brian leaves for work(5:30AM) I can quickly fall back to sleep. The problem is when I wake up again, I feel just as groggy, but then I get a headache.
I’m going to do an experiment.
This morning, I’ll get on the treadmill for 45 min. That should get my body good and awake! I’ve got some really good get-ya-movin music on my iPod like FEELIN’ SO FLY and yes, I do actually dance like that on my treadmill! Yes, I’m talented! I’ve also got MADE TO LOVE by Toby Mac and songs by Clay Crosse and Lifehouse. They are all songs to get me moving!
Tonight I will get 45 min on the treadmill an hour before I go to bed. Maybe that will help me sleep better? This walk, of course, won’t have explosive music. I’ll put the boys in bed, put on my headphones and watch a movie while I walk!
July 19, 2008
That is how long the boys went this afternoon with out a single argument!
Eric played on the computer while Kiel and Jackson played Monopoly!
It was a wonderful 1.5 HOURS!!!! Maybe I need to line them up in the backyard and shoot them with the airsoft gun everyday!!!
July 19, 2008
This morning was just for Kiel! The whole family went to watch him play airsoft! He had a great time. His gun seemed to function quite well. He’s been having some trouble with his hop-up, but it didn’t give him too many problems today. Apparently all silicone oils are not created equal!
There were about 15 boys there and they all had a blast shooting each other! Although it was warm this morning, those boys proved their smarts. They were all in pants and most of them were in long sleeves! Some of them were also wearing jackets! Because even though airsoft ammo hurts less than paint ball ammo, they do still sting quite a bit. And if you happen to get hit from a close range, you’ll have a nice bruise for a few days. A badge of honor!
This great host family opens their pasture to all of these boys once a month. I hate that we haven’t been able to go every month. Hopefully we’ll be able to make it next month also!!
July 15, 2008
Kiel has expressed his desire to return to public school. I don’t know what to do! I had a hard enough time just considering the charter school for next year. Which he has let me know in no uncertain terms that he really doesn’t want to go to the charter school.
But, that’s why I’m the parent, right? To make the better and sometimes harder decisions.
Fear is what is keeping me away from public school. I know that I shouldn’t let fear be my deciding choice. What if its a repeat of the last time? I prayed for the charter school to come to our sleepy little town. They will open this year! I didn’t expect Kiel to want to go to public. I never considered it as an option until a month ago. Brian never stopped pushing considering public school.
If he goes to the charter school this next year, it will acclimate him for public school. However, if he goes to public school, he’ll be the big fish in a little pond for a year before he goes to the high school. He’ll also start out in a school where the principal has a few lawsuits pending for allowing the bullying last year. That makes me think she’ll be on her toes this year!
The charter school is Christian based and smaller. I don’t know where he’d make friends easier. In a school with lots of kids, he’d have a better chance to make lots of acquaintances, and in a smaller school he might be able to make stronger bonds.
This is my dilemma. Am I just destined to screw up my kids no matter what choice I make?
July 12, 2008
We went to the movie rental store to return a Wii game tonight. On the way home, I saw a falling star!
How cool is that?
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a falling star!
July 7, 2008
We stopped at the gas station to put 1/4 of a tank in the truck this afternoon. As we pulled in we saw an H2 Hummer sitting at the pump, unattended.
(keep in mind, I live in Po-Dunk USA. That means about .10 higher gas prices than in the city)
While Brian was pumping gas, I looked over at the hummer and tried to see just how much they spent on gas. That’s when I saw it. The pump was still running! Brian got back in the truck and I pointed it out to him and then we both focused on the price…….$107 and counting!
As we left, with our jaws still on the floor, I was very thankful that we don’t have that tank to fill up!
July 4, 2008
I got this in an email and it has really stuck with me. Yes, I know “The Star Spangled Banner” word for word. I just never took the time to fully understand each and every word in the song.
That is, until I listened to this:
StarSpangledBanner…as you\’ve never heard it
Having this description of our National Anthem in my head gave each and every firecracker a whole new meaning.
Yes, I’m very proud to be an American.
July 3, 2008
But, our family now owns a Wii. Brian was wanting one a few months ago and I kept insisting that we didn’t need one. That was, until they came out with Wii Fit. Then I was the one insisting that we get one. Granted, you can’t find the Wii Fit anywhere, but one day, they will be available and I’ll be ready! For now, we’re having loads of fun playing Mario & Sonic at the Olympics! Thankfully the store had a used game and we didn’t have to pay full price!
Who knew fencing was this much fun?
July 3, 2008
My oldest, Kiel, will go on his first church camp trip next week. I have mixed emotions.
I’m nervous. What if he gets picked on, what if his feelings get hurt. Will he be able to handle it? Have I shielded him too much, and if so, is that really a bad thing? He’s so young.
I’m excited for him. I loved going to camp. I know he’ll have a great time. The camp he is going to has ZIP LINES!! How cool is that? I can’t wait for Kiel to have ‘camp’ memories. Those are some of my best memories.
All of this and he informs me that he would like to try public school. I just can’t catch a break! Maybe we can compromise and do a charter school?
